as in infirmary
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
She spent several days in the hospital after the accident.
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Dotel, 51, known for his 15-year career spanning 13 MLB teams including the Mets and Yankees, was pulled from the wreckage, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital—according to reports.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Apr. 2025
She was transported to a local hospital, where she was treated for her injuries.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
When referred to a corporate emergency hospital, the family was quoted $10,000 for the procedure.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Even when patients survive the initial event, hospital stays are often prolonged.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Apr. 2025
She was transported to a local hospital, where she was treated for her injuries.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
When referred to a corporate emergency hospital, the family was quoted $10,000 for the procedure.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Even when patients survive the initial event, hospital stays are often prolonged.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Hospital.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospital. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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